About us
Our Vision
To shape spaces that awaken curiosity and elevate everyday life — environments where exploration, wonder, and human connection become part of the architecture itself.
Our Mission
To design meaningful spaces that balance clarity and imagination.
Our 7 Principles
Design from Curiosity
We begin with questions, not answers.
Every project starts by exploring what could be, not just what’s expected.
Make It an Experience
Spaces should be felt, not just used.
We design moments of surprise, discovery, and emotional connection.
Play to Discover
Play isn’t decoration—it’s a method.
Through experimentation and iteration, we uncover unexpected ideas.
Our 7 Principles
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Tell a Clear Story
Every space carries meaning.
We translate purpose, identity, and message into spatial form.
Design with People, Not for Them
Great spaces are collaborative.
We co-create with clients, users, and context to ensure relevance and resonance.
Care About Every Detail
Wonder lives in precision.
From concept to execution, we refine relentlessly to achieve clarity and quality.
Build for What Lasts
Sustainability is not a feature—it’s a responsibility.
We design with long-term impact in mind: environmental, social, and cultural.
Crew
Origins
Founded in 2013, the firm embraces the collaborative nature of making partnerships and connections.
Incorporating a multitude of voices, our work goes beyond merely elevating elements of design to creating an architecture with broad appeal.
Inés Guzmán and Gregory Melitonov prior to founding the practice worked for Pritzker Prize laureate Renzo Piano.
Both gained a great deal of experience on large construction projects in Manhattan as part of the design team for the Whitney Museum of American Art
Photo Credits: Renzo Piano Building Workshop
and the headquarters building for the High Line.
Photo Credits: Lucas Blair Simpson
Inés holds a Masters and Bachelors degree in Architecture from the Universidad del Diseño de San José, Costa Rica.
Gregory holds a Masters in Architecture from Yale University and a Bachelors of Science in Studio Art from Skidmore College.
Accolades, Publications, Mentions
Clients
For 15 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to co-creating a more open, resilient, and optimistic world with our clients.
We partner with organisations we trust and admire.
100+ projects for 50+ clients in 13 countries
"We’ll be surprised if you ever see a more whimsical eatery"
Vogue Living
"a fresh sense of tropical modernism"
Interior Design Magazine
“The world’s most intriguing jewelry stores”
Jewellwer Magazine
"Ten of the World’s Coolest Restaurant Interiors"
The Guardian
About us
Our Vision
To shape spaces that awaken curiosity and elevate everyday life — environments where exploration, wonder, and human connection become part of the architecture itself.
Our Mission
To design meaningful spaces that balance clarity and imagination.
Design from Curiosity
We begin with questions, not answers.
Every project starts by exploring what could be, not just what’s expected.
Make It an Experience
Spaces should be felt, not just used.
We design moments of surprise, discovery, and emotional connection.
Play to Discover
Play isn’t decoration—it’s a method.
Through experimentation and iteration, we uncover unexpected ideas.
Our 7 Principles
show more
Tell a Clear Story
Every space carries meaning.
We translate purpose, identity, and message into spatial form.
Design with People, Not for Them
Great spaces are collaborative.
We co-create with clients, users, and context to ensure relevance and resonance.
Care About Every Detail
Wonder lives in precision.
From concept to execution, we refine relentlessly to achieve clarity and quality.
Build for What Lasts
Sustainability is not a feature—it’s a responsibility.
We design with long-term impact in mind: environmental, social, and cultural.
Crew
Origins
Founded in 2013, the firm embraces the collaborative nature of making partnerships and connections.
Incorporating a multitude of voices, our work goes beyond merely elevating elements of design to creating an architecture with broad appeal.
Inés Guzmán and Gregory Melitonov prior to founding the practice worked for Pritzker Prize laureate Renzo Piano.
Both gained a great deal of experience on large construction projects in Manhattan as part of the design team for the Whitney Museum of American Art
Photo Credits: Renzo Piano Building Workshop
and the headquarters building for the High Line.
Photo Credits: Lucas Blair Simpson
Inés holds a Masters and Bachelors degree in Architecture from the Universidad del Diseño de San José, Costa Rica.
Gregory holds a Masters in Architecture from Yale University and a Bachelors of Science in Studio Art from Skidmore College.
Accolades, Publications, Mentions
Clients
For 15 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to co-creating a more open, resilient, and optimistic world with our clients.
We partner with organisations we trust and admire.
100+ projects for 50+ clients in 13 countries
"We’ll be surprised if you ever see a more whimsical eatery"
Vogue Living
"a fresh sense of tropical modernism"
Interior Design Magazine
“The world’s most intriguing jewelry stores”
Jewellwer Magazine
"Ten of the World’s Coolest Restaurant Interiors"
The Guardian